Mike VanOuse: Find a new mechanic with that school money

4:16 PM,
Feb. 26, 2013

Written by

Mike VanOuse

One time my dad's car was running rough, so he took it to the local service station. Afterward, he told me how amazed he was by the brilliance of the expert mechanic, who explained the problem, diagnosed and remedied it. Less than a month later the car messed up again - same problem. So he took it back.

Once again, he told everyone how professional and knowledgeable the mechanic was. He repeated this routine five or six times. Eventually, I told him that I would never take my car to that garage. The expert may have all the knowledge and credentials, but the object was to fix the car. This mechanic ...